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Author Miranda Cowley Heller in salmon-colored shirt posing next to her book of poems "What the deep water knows." The background is a deep purple with clouds.

Virtual Author: Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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Age Group: Adults
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Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author Jason Reynolds posing next to his book "Coach." The background of the image is a magenta pink with black thin chevron detailing around the border.

Virtual Author: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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Age Group: Adults
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Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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ACHF

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author Marjan Kamali posing with the cover of her book with a brown background behind her.

Virtual Author: Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Author Visit
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Adults

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

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Age Group: Adults
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Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

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ACHF

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Dr. Vivienne Ming posing with her book with a gray background.

Virtual Author: Dr. Vivienne Ming

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Adults

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
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Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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ACHF

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author Nir Eyal posting with his book. Background is gray.

Virtual Author: Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Author Visit
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Adults

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
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What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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ACHF

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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